Commercial Sales Manager (S07) London, England
Salary: GBP40000 – GBP40000 per annum + Generous bonus
North London | Prestigious Sports & Events Venue
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid Working
The Opportunity
Stafforce are partner with a prestigious sports and live events organisation to recruit a Commercial Sales Manager to drive corporate events and premium client partnerships.
This is a high-impact, client-facing commercial role for someone who thrives on winning new business, building relationships, and driving revenue growth within a premium events environment.
Our client is looking for a commercially driven sales professional with a strong hunter mentality, who is equally comfortable leading and motivating a small team of two sales representatives. This role offers excellent visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to represent a globally recognised venue.
You’ll be selling premium corporate event solutions and membership experiences to senior stakeholders and decision-makers across multiple sectors.
The Role
You’ll combine hands‑on business development with team leadership, managing two experienced direct reports while maintaining your own strong personal sales performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and deliver commercial sales targets across corporate events and premium experiences
- Generate new B2B business through outbound sales activity, networking, meetings, and presentations
- Build relationships with senior stakeholders and C‑suite decision‑makers using a consultative sales approach
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to negotiation and close
- Identify and develop new corporate markets, partnerships, and event opportunities
- Represent the venue at industry events, networking functions, and corporate showcases
- Lead, coach, and support two direct reports to maximise team performance
- Increase revenue through cross‑selling memberships and event packages
- Maintain accurate pipeline forecasting and sales reporting
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve sales processes and customer experience
- Ensure all activity is accurately recorded on Salesforce CRM
What We’re Looking For
- Proven success within new business-focused B2B sales
- Experience selling premium, high‑value, or corporate event solutions
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing pipelines, targets, and revenue growth
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
- Comfortable working within a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment
- A proactive hunter mentality with a passion for networking and winning business
Leadership
- Experience coaching, mentoring, or managing team members
- A supportive leadership style that combines accountability with team engagement
Benefits
- £40,000 base salary
- Competitive commission structure across multiple revenue streams
- Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home
- Opportunity to work within a world‑class sports and events environment
- Exposure to major corporate and live events
- Additional benefits include health & wellbeing support, financial wellbeing initiatives, staff discounts, ticket access, and bonus schemes.
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